Bill · H.Res. 859· House(119-HRES-859)
Honoring Hampden-Sydney College on the 250th anniversary of its founding.
- Introduced
- 11/4/2025
- Last activity
- 11/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- John McGuire
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 859 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to honor Hampden-Sydney College on the 250th anniversary of its founding. The text highlights the college's history, noting that it was founded on the eve of the American Revolution with the mission to form good men and good citizens. It mentions that the college's namesakes were 17th-century English Parliamentarians who died for representative government and civil and religious freedom. The resolution also points out that figures like Patrick Henry and James Madison were among the college's founders. Furthermore, the text recognizes the institution's origins linked to the Union Theological Seminary and the Medical College of Virginia. Finally, the resolution officially celebrates the anniversary, reminds generations of the college's mission, and recognizes its contributions to Virginia and the United States.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would students be better off under this?+3
The resolution recognizes and celebrates the educational contributions and mission of Hampden-Sydney College, positively highlighting the student experience.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The resolution honors Hampden-Sydney College, providing positive recognition for an institution that serves young adult students.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The resolution positively highlights a prominent higher education institution located in a rural region of Virginia.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Educational Contributions: Section (3) recognizes Hampden-Sydney College's innumerable contributions to the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States through its commitment to liberal arts education and its distinguished alumni. This highlights the positive role the institution has played in educating leaders in fields such as politics, law, medicine, science, business, education, religion, arts and culture, and the military.
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Promotion of Civic Values: Section (2) reminds this and future generations of the relevance and importance of the college's mission and its enduring commitments to civic responsibility, character, virtue, rhetoric, freedom of expression, and civility. This encourages these positive virtues among the public.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+3Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Men+1
- 11/4/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.